Mob killing of travelers in Edo, dastardly, condemnable – Northern Senators

The Northern Senators Forum on Saturday reacted to the lynching of northerners travelling to the northern parts of the country, describing the killing as dastardly, despicable and condemnable, urging security agents to go after killers.

Expressing displeasure in a statement issued by the Chairman of Northern Senators Forum on Saturday in Abuja, the Forum said it was deeply disturbed and saddened by the gruesome mob killings of innocent Nigerians in Uromi, Edo State on Thursday 27th March , 2025.

The statement noted that the arsonists profiled the travelers as Fulani kidnappers and brutally murdered them, pointing out that the Forum was taken aback over what has become of certain people and how they could take law into their hands to perpetuate the illegality.

The Forum said the tragic killing was not only heinous in all intents, but a clear violation of the fundamental human rights of the victims, urging Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State to take drastic action in identifying the culprits and bring them to justice.

The lawmakers commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for swiftly ordering arrest of the arsonists.

The statement said: “We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the police and other security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident, with a view to arresting the culprits.

“This swift action demonstrates the government's commitment to upholding justice and protecting the rights of all citizens.

“As stated in Section 41 of the Nigerian Constitution, every citizen has the right to freedom of movement and residence throughout the country.

“No citizen can be expelled from or refused entry into Nigeria. We must uphold these fundamental principles and ensure that all citizens are treated with dignity and respect.

“We call on the Edo State Government, the security agencies, and all stakeholders to work together to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

“We must promote a culture of tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians.”;